Renata Maria Oleniki Terra DDS, MS, PhD, Elisama Sutil DDS, MS, PhD, Deisy Cristina Ferreira Cordeiro DDS, MS, Michael Willian Favoreto DDS, MS, PhD, André Faria-e-Silva DDS, MS, PhD, Al M. Best PhD, Alessandro D. Loguercio DDS, MS, PhD, Alessandra Reis DDS, PhD
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Abstract
Background
This single-blind, noninferiority trial evaluated whether 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) applied for 2 or 4 hours daily is noninferior to 8 hours.
Methods
A total of 120 healthy adults, with teeth shade A2 or darker, were randomly allocated to 3 groups (n = 40). All participants used 10% CP gel in a bleaching tray for 2, 4, and 8 hours daily for 14 days, with the option to extend treatment if they were dissatisfied. Color change was measured using a spectrophotometer and shade guides at baseline, every 5 days, and 1 month posttreatment. Risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity (TS) were assessed daily using a 0 through 10 visual analog scale. Satisfaction was recorded via a Likert scale wherein 1 corresponded to very dissatisfied and 7 corresponded to very satisfied and the Orofacial Esthetic Scale. Noninferiority was tested for color change using the 1976 formula (ΔEab) at 1 month postbleaching (primary outcome), color change using the 2000 formula (ΔE00), Whiteness Index, and shade guide units, whereas TS and satisfaction were analyzed with χ2, analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and Friedman tests.
Results
Color change in ΔEab (2 vs 8 h: mean difference, −0.6; 90% CI, −2.1 to 1.0, 4 vs 8 h: mean difference, 0.0; 90% CI, −1.6 to 1.6) and ΔE00 values for shorter durations were noninferior to 8 hours at 1 month. Whiteness Index results were inconclusive. TS risk and intensity were similar (P > .05), and patient satisfaction improved across all groups similarly (P > .05).
Conclusions
Shorter 2- and 4-hour daily bleaching with 10% CP is noninferior to the 8-hour protocol.
Practical Implications
Shorter periods of at-home bleaching (2 and 4 h) can be prescribed depending on the patient's availability or preferences without jeopardizing the bleaching efficacy. This clinical trial was registered at Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (RBR-10vvfpcm).
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